A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Nolan Plourde: RHP/OF, (2026) RHAM High School, CT. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable athletic frame. Above average and projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-82 mph; shows running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2055; Avg 1668). His curveball (72-73) shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2258; Avg 2028). Has a tight sharp slider (75-76) that shows plus tilt action and glove side command. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2046).
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Nolan Plourde: RHP/OF, (2026) RHAM High School, CT. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable athletic frame. Above average and projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-82 mph; shows running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2055; Avg 1668). His curveball (72-73) shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2258; Avg 2028). Has a tight sharp slider (75-76) that shows plus tilt action and glove side command. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2046).